First Responder
/ˈfɜrst rɪˌspɒndər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency, often including police, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or paramedics.
The first responder secured the area before the ambulance arrived.
Forms
- first responders
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'first responder' often implies statutory roles and liabilities regarding emergency response and intervention duties.
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